LBJ Museum of San Marcos
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Exhibit Opening November 28, 2009 The LBJ Museum of San Marcos presents a new exhibit LBJ Country: Through the Camera Lens of Norman Dietel that focuses on the photography of long-time publisher and managing editor of the Fredericksburg Radio Post. This collection contains about 1,200 photographic prints and negatives of mostly Lyndon Johnson in the Texas Hill Country from about 1954 until his death in 1973, covering various topics from the LBJ Ranch and "Texas White House" receptions to local community sites to education legislation signing ceremonies. We appreciate the assistance and involvement of Rosemarie Dietel Hageman for providing us with information and archival materials regarding her father. We hope that this exhibit and collection will honor the photographic work of Norman Dietel, as well as give visitors a better understanding of Lyndon Johnson, a native son and life resident of the Texas Hill Country. The LBJ Museum is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10 am - 5 pm. Call us 512-353-3300 for any information.     The LBJ Museum of San Marcos Kicks Off Hispanic Heritage Month September 16, 2009 The Diez Y Seis opening of the traveling A Tejano Son of Texas exhibit at the LBJ Museum of San Marcos kicked off the awareness and celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month here in San Marcos. The exhibit comes to us from San Antonio-based TexasTejano.com (Rudi R. Rodriguez, President/Founder), a firm with its primary objectives in history, research, publishing, and communications and dedicated to preserving the legacies of early Tejano pioneers. Funding was provided by the San Marcos Minority Tourism Development Board. The evening's festivities began with a performance by the San Marcos Mariachi Academy, with director Frank De Leon explaining the history and development of mariachi music. The event attracted more than 140 guests, a record crowd for our museum. Among those in attendance were descendants of Jose Policarpio "Polly" Rodriguez (1829-1914) and longtime San Marcos residents Becky Sierra, Celia Williams, and Debbie Smith and their families, who also turned out to accept proclamations from Hays County and San Marcos officials on Tuesday. Also, Hays County Historical Commission member Ofelia Vasquez-Philo spoke of her personal recollections of Lyndon B. Johnson, to whom the museum is dedicated. We encourage anyone to view the exhibit, which will be on display at the LBJ Museum of San Marcos from Sep. 16 through Oct. 15. Free admission. Thurs., Fri., and Sun 1 - 5 pm and Sat. 10 am - 5 pm or by appointment.     60s Night at the Museum Fundraiser August 7, 2009 The LBJ Museum of San Marcos held its first ever "60s Night at the Museum" event on Friday evening. We had a healthy turnout and favorable compliments from our diverse audience of Texas State University alumni, business and community leaders, university students, and local residents who either remember the Sixties or wanted to learn more about them. The program opened with our silent auction and a cultural and historical discussion lead by Texas State Political Science professor Dr. Ed Mihalkanin. Our trivia contest generated some audience participation and lively discussions about life forty years ago. Cheryl Murdock performed an acoustic version of Janis Joplin's Bobby McGee . Andrew Hobby was also here to tell the story about his mother's bicycle from the 1960s, which is on loan to the museum and displayed with our new temporary exhibit simply titled, The Sixties. All proceeds earned from "60s Night" will benefit the museum and be counted towards matching a $25,000 grant from the Texas Pioneer Foundation. We appreciate all the folks who supported us and helped out with the event. June 13, 2009 The LBJ Museum of San Marcos held it annual golf fundraiser for the first time in San Marcos. Pat Murdock, Board President, praised the move of the tournament from Woodcreek to Quail Creek Country Club and applauded the efforts of Vice President Steve Searle, who served as the tournament's director. We had generous support from local and area-wide businesses, individuals, and organizations. Insurance Agency of San Marcos captured first place, with a winning score of 51, while Ted Breihan Electric Company won second place and John Clarke/Farm Bureau Insurance took third place. The participants were treated to hamburgers grilled on site by Hays County Precinct 1 Constable David Peterson, followed by door prizes and a raffle. We appreciate all the sponsors, participants, and Quail Creek staff for making the tournament a success. May 24, 2009 The LBJ Museum of San Marcos is extending the Oral History Project exhibit through most of the summer of 2009. With funding made possible in part by HumanitiesTexas, the museum collaborated with Texas State University-San Marcos to produce Remembering LBJ and His Legacy: Local Recollections -- An Oral History Project for the LBJ Centennial Celebration during the academic year of 2008-2009. Wimberly historian Barbara Thibodeaux interviewed forty eight San Marcos area residents, community leaders, Texas State alumni, and friends of the late president. The exhibit contains the museum's first interactive kiosk and includes oral history excerpts, photographs, and documents. We hope this will provide an additional opportunity for local citizens and summer travelers to view the exhibit. LBJ Museum is open Thursday, Friday, and Sunday 1 - 5 pm and on Saturday 10 am - 5 pm. Admission is free. at LBJ Museum of San Marcos May 24, 2009 Two artists with the San Marcos Art League currently have two paintings and one photograph on display at the LBJ Museum. Incoming President Lisa Jasak has a watercolor entitled Dreamy Haze and a watercolor and pastel called The Beckoning Tree . League member Judith Nicholls' photograph entitled Cholla depicts a cactus flower captured at Big Bend State Park. These works will be on display for about one month through late June. The museum offers a wonderful and accessible location in downtown San Marcos to exhibit the artistic talent of local artists and relevant Texas landscapes, and we hope this will be a beginning of a cooperation with the San Marcos Art League. April 14, 2009 The President's two daughters, Luci Baines Johnson and Lynda Johnson Robb, came to Texas State University-San Marcos to serve as guest speakers for the final event of the LBJ Centennial, commemorating Lyndon Johnson's 100th Birthday. The daughters brought their unique vantage point to share stories and discuss how the events of the 1960s impacted their lives. Harry Middleton, a former Johnson speechwriter and Director of the LBJ Library and Museum, served as moderator. Robert Hardesty, another former Johnson speechwriter and past President of Texas State, was also present. Past recipients of the LBJ Outstanding Senior Award were recognized in a ceremony presented by Bill Wright, the award's first recipient. The LBJ Museum of San Marcos participated with a traveling exhibit of oral histories and photographs in the foyer of Evans Auditorium. March 5, 2009 Following his freshman year at Southwest Texas State Teachers College (now Texas State University-San Marcos), Lyndon Johnson accepted a teaching position in a small South Texas town at a school for Mexican American grade-school children. Our new rotating exhibit, Lyndon B. Johnson in Cotulla, 1928-1929: The Impact of Welhausen School on Education and Civil Rights, sheds light on the early experiences of our 36th President and the landmark legislation passed during his administration in the 1960s. The centerpiece of the exhibit is an unusual two-seated school desk (donated by Dr. Gwen Smith) from the 1920s-30s and a pair of historic costume reproductions by Camee Waterson which she based on photographs in our museum. Historic and contemporary photographs, oral history excerpts from his former students and Cotulla residents, a cartoon, Johnson quotes, and a 1928 letter from LBJ to his mother also document the historical significance of Welhausen School. January 14, 2009 The Texas Historical Commission (THC), in association with the City of San Marcos and the Texas State University, held the 2009 Annual CLG/VIP Preservation Symposium, January 14–15, in San Marcos, Texas. Preservation and the Balanced Community was the theme for this year's symposium held at Taylor Murphy Hall for preservationists, historians, county historical commission members, and community leaders. Mayor Susan Narvaiz delivered an opening address, while State Historian Frank De La Teja, PhD. spoke on the the significance and role of local history to communities. Experts in the fields of architecture, community planning, heritage tourism, and economic development presented a series of eight educational sessions geared towards influencing decision-makers who are critical to preserving local historic resources. A free guided tour of the city’s courthouse square and a reception at the Lyndon B. Johnson Museum of San Marcos were the highlight of the symposium. Catering was provided by Cool Mint Cafe, and wine was donated by The Wine Cellar and Three Dudes Winery. December 3, 2008 It was two years ago when the LBJ Museum of San Marcos opened its doors in 2006. We were delighted to have Mayor Susan Narvaiz light our Christmas tree in the front lobby, and later to hear a talented group pre-kindergarten Bonham students come to sing Christmas carols for everyone. We were also treated to delicious punch and cookies provided by Suzanne Perkins of Cool Mint Cafe. We appreciate museum members, board members, and the the people of San Marcos for taking part in this wonderful holiday event and wishing us a bright future. Please stop by to visit our museum and see our beautiful Christmas tree! Admission is free; our hours are Thur, Fri & Sun 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. and Sat 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. October 11, 2008 LBJ on the Election Trail: Documenting the Campaigns of a Master Politician is a new rotating exhibit now on display in the front lobby of the LBJ Museum of San Marcos. This exhibit features historic photographs, correspondence, campaign posters, rare documents, illustrations, artifacts, and news information about Lyndon Johnson's political campaigns from 1937 through 1964. A variety of sources reveal Johnson's campaign strategies and how San Marcos citizens, south-central Texans, and Americans participated in his elections. Admission is free; our hours are Thur, Fri & Sun 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. and Sat 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Opening Reception August 23, 2008 The LBJ Museum of San Marcos held a private reception to launch our new exhibit "Remembering LBJ and His Legacy: Local Recollections - An Oral History Project." Attendees included the Museum Officers and Board Members, Luci Baines Johnson and Lynda Robb, Mayor Susan Narvaiz, State Representative Patrick Rose, representatives of Humanities Texas, the Oral History Interviewees, former Texas State University President Robert Hardesty, former LBJ Library Director Harry Middleton, and many other esteemed guests, who sampled audio clips at the museum's first interactive kiosk or browsed the themed panel displays. Texas State University President Denise Trauth delivered the keynote speech, followed by a few words from Lyndon Nugent (Lyndon Johnson's grandson) and Museum Board President Nora Linares-Moeller. Funded in part by Humanities Texas, the state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities, this exhibit is a collaborative venture between Texas State University-San Marcos and the LBJ Museum of San Marcos, and is accessible to the general public throughout the 2008-2009 academic school year. Museum Vice President Pat Murdock served as the project coordinator, Barbara Thibodeaux collected the oral histories, and Scott Jordan produced the exhibit. Admission is free; our hours are Thur, Fri & Sun 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. and Sat 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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